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Length6h 36m
About this audiobook
Are you a woman working in construction who has been overlooked for a promotion, bullied at work or harassed on site, without redress or resolution?
Are you a man who's felt pressured to join in with 'site banter' to fit in or seen women mistreated at work but didn't know how to help?
The industry is failing women – but it's failing men too.
Building Women is a call to action, showing how we can all work together to promote gender equality, improve the culture in construction and make things better for everyone. Based on research conducted with over 1,000 participants, it illustrates women's lived experiences and workplace challenges and offers tangible solutions to bring about change.
Listen to this book to discover:
- Why the industry is struggling to recruit and retain women
- What issues women in construction face and how they affect men too
- What allyship is, how it can help and how to put it into practice
- What actions you can take right now to create more inclusive and supportive work environments
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length6 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byFaye Allen
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateApr 15, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Opening Credits
2Foreword
3Introduction
4PART ONE Construction - What is the Issue? - Chapter One: The Construction Industry Is Great, So What Is The Problem?
5Chapter Two: World Figures And World Issues - Gender Equality
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6Chapter Three: Why Do We Need To Solve The Issue In Construction?
7PART TWO Women's Lived Experience - Chapter Four: Why Do Women Struggle To Succeed?
8Chapter Five: What's Actually Happening For Women In Construction?
9Chapter Six: Role Models And Practical Advice For Women
10PART THREE Male Role Models, Allies, Institutional Change And Mentors To Women - Chapter Seven: How Can Men Help?
11Chapter Eight: Institutions And Companies, Role Models And Allies - What Can They Do?
12Chapter Nine: What Can We Do To Make Things Better?
13Conclusion